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gf . yee Herald-Henderson Report. ‘Difficulty and Danger for the New Commissioner. AN THE CAPTAIN GENERAL'S PALA” —_+___ Interview »' 1}: “he COURTEOUS, BUT CANDID. we Dxeousve aathful, A Safe’ Conduct and the Excuse for Not Granting It. ‘GENERAL RQIUELME'S IRRITATION “(Why Did Henderson Fly?” Again Debated. sae) ‘The Vision of Six Thousand Herald Men Agitates the Diario. ‘The following interesting letter from our Special ‘Commissioner to the Island of Cuba, Mr. James J. O'Kelly, although mailed three days in advance of the important correspondence with Captain Gen- eral Cebalios published in the HERALD of Monday, vi sonly reached this city yesterday :— Havana, Dec. 20, 1872, In my limited intercourse so far with the Spanish oMotals I have been treated with a marked cour- tesy that leaves nothing to be desired, on this score at least. Not that I have been at all success- ful tn my dealings with the authorities, for my first vexpertence has been a decided though courteous refusal to aid me ia the dificult mission I have candertaken. If I were to give ear to the friendly and well-intentioned advice tenderea on all hands ‘oy people who claim to knew both the Cuban and ‘Spanish peoples well, I should pack up my trunk © and return to my editorial chair. PUBLIC SENTIMENT HAS BEEN EXCITED, vas the French would say, outre mesure by the visit -of Mr. Henderson and its termination, but espe- Cially by the exaggerated reports of the intention Ol'the proprietor of the HenaLp. It was seriously believed among-the people here that the 6,000 vol- anteers who wanted to die for the HERALD were ', Coming out in real earnest, and that Mr. Hender- 00's Successor was to be a filibuster of the first ‘water instead of the representative of the moss peaceful and most conservative department of the ’HeRaup, Ali the old Spanish pride has been awakened, and thousands of volunteers are SIGHING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY ‘to distinguish themselves in completely wiping the GERALD expedition out of existence. If some of «the gallant souls who panted for glory a few weeks ago have any unquencheble desire for a soldier's grave, [am strongly of opinion that they could be accommodated and con mucho gusto by the well- armed volunteers who guard the flag of Castile. For myself I have no suck ambition and much pre- fer the prosaic realism of ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness” yndisturbed by any desire for the unsubstantial thing which the world calls fame. It has, therefore, been, and will continue to be, my aim to fulfil my duty without exciting any more bad blood, or deepening any existing pre- pray It is to be regretted that neither the « ives nor the ends of the HERaLp in seeking to cirow Nght on this Cuban question are understood, @ither by the authorities or the Spanish adherents. THE IDRA OP “MANIFEST DESTINY’ has obtained such root that it is almost impossible £0 eradicate the very natural suspicion with which Americans generally are regarded. Somehow in ‘the Spanish mind the HBRALD has come to be re- garded asthe urger and abettor of the Manifest ~ Destiny idea, and, as @ consequence, whoever is in ‘any Way connected with it is looked upon as an \ enemy. The difficulty is increased by the conduct of certain New York correspondents of Spanish- Cuban papers, published here, who pander to this ferling and help to fan the flame of distrust and twill, Among these the principal sinner is the correspondent of the Diario de la Marina, who also, I am informed, writes for other papers in Havana. This morniag the Diarto publishes a long letter from its veracious and well-informed correspondent. This lucubration is almost wholly devoted to showing that the great independent GERALD is only A PAPER OF “ADVERTISEMENTS AND NEWS." This, of course, is @ very serious charge to be brought against a newspaper, and I only regret ¢hat 1 cannot charge a like fault to the account of any of the Cuban journals that I have scen, Acorrespondent with such wonderful sources of (alormation at his command and so great an acquaintance with the inner life of New York journalism must be of inestimable value to the Diarto, which is @ somewhat dull and sombre t* sheet, with that air of oMcialism which is 80 novel to those who have enjoyed the privilege of living where the press has no patrons but an imvelligent public. ° General A. T. A. Torbert, THE AMERICAN CONSUL GENERAL, feceived me kindly, but seemed to think that in view of the state of public feeling there was very Little chance of obtaining the permission to pass ch} fh the lines, without which all were agreed tha}t it would be @ very hazardous and very feol- ast — / wadertaking to attempt to pass the Spanish 7 ? ‘General Tordert wis, however, reserved <, @ tm the expression of his views, and ( to keep out of any unnecessary ‘With the authorities. He excused ‘@ocompanying me to the Captain y gave me w letter of introduc- : endation, saying that I had better ace Bis Excel &t once and return to inform ‘him how Damd boen received. The distance from ‘the Comaniase to the palace of the Captain General in a few minutes, and I found myself —— pe" | _ ae. 7. . APARTMENTS OF THE PALACE. ' °. fm full dress, decorated and atguit- dotted, WaAIa Waiting, tHe had iaid aside his sword | gad Was eageged in conversation with a geqtie- | any harm at the hands of the Spanish troops.” ; NEW YORK HERALD, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1873—WITH SUPPLEMENT, man wnom I afterwards ‘sqrned was also an alde- de-camp in mufti. Hiv dency I was informed was just at thet r » engaged on important business, but as .#he was disengaged my letters would b ented, I had now time to look around > sxamine the PORTRA* AMER CAPTAINS GENBRAL and try oat W>.¢ manner of man was the presen! vent, upon whom so much of my chance ess depended. The study lacked in- terest the fact that the names were not giv vagh the dates of their holding vere’ marked om each frame, The striking and to me interesting were 4@ portraits of O'Donnell, Rhodas and Valmaseda—the latter a fierce amd by no Means very intelligent looking man. O'Donnell occupies the place of honor over the door of the antechamber, and unless the painter flattered him greatly he was one of those men who, ence seen, leave their image impressed on the mind ferever. Tho portraits are, however, execrably Painted, evidently by some. local genius. My examination of this interesting collection of historical portraits was soon interrupted by the ofMcer with the golden aigutlettes informing me that His Excellency the Captain General would receive me. On entering the grand salle de recep- tion I saw coming towards me a distinguished looking man of some fifty summers, dressed in military uniform. I was PRESENTED TO GENERAL OBBALLOS as the HggaLp oorrespondert. He bowed politely but coldly. After an exchange of the usual civilities the ob- Ject of my visit was explained, and I noticed thats phase of displeasure and annoyance passed over his face as the matter was mentioned. It was, however, but transient, as His Excellency during the interview exhibited 4 MARKED AND ALMOST CHIVALROUS COURTESY. towards your correspondent. In answer to my re- quest for a safe conduct to enable me to pass freely through the Spanish lines, and protect me should I faltinto the hands of the Spanish troops while among the insurgents, or in their district, the Cap- tain General answered, “rr 18 IMPOSSIBLE. I was anxious that a true account of the state of the insurrection should be given tothe world, and when Mr. Henderson arrived here I gave him every facility to see for himself the exact state of the in- surrection. He was furnished with letters of rec- ommendetien to the commanding generais in the districts which he wished to visit, and in all cases he was well received and afforded every facility. He was treated with ail the attention that could be patd to a nifia donita—a beautiful girl. Yet, after all this, he deceived me and misrepresented’ the situation.” “If, Your Excellency, Mr. Henderson has. mis- represented or colored facts he has departed from the instructions given to-him by the proprietor of the Heaxp.” “I regret that you did not come first. You could. then have had all the facilities which were ac- corded to Mr. Henderson; but now It is. different. So much dissatisfaction has been caused by the proceedings of Mr. Henderson and THE UNFOUNDED RBPORTS which have been spread relative to his personal safety, that I would expose myself to misconcep- tion if I should again plaos myself in a position to be again deceived. You come recommended; but Mr. Henderson also came recommended as a re- lable and honorable man, but yet he deceived me, after all my kindness and actention to him, when I had treated bim a8 THOUGH HE WAS AN AMBASSADOR. With these circumstances fresh in the public mind I cannot accept the responsibility of recommend- ing you to any of my subordinate officers. If I had only myself to consider I would do so with pleasure; but I cannot consent to do anything that might tend to WEAKEN RESPECT FOR AUTHORITY orjthat would make it appear that I can be used as a toy.” “| acknowlédge that Your Excellency’s position ig a dificult one, but—"’ “No, my position is not difficult. * |: COMMAND HERE, AND AM OBBYED IMPLICITLY in all parte of the island.” This unfortunate phrase seemed to touch a very sensitive chord, and was evidently understood in a different sense from that in which it was in- tended, “Lregret that Your Excellency has been disap- pointed in the conduct of the gentleman who pre- ceded me on this mission, but Ido not ask for let- ters of recommendation, but only for a simple military safe-conduct which will protect me from “It is the same thing,” with a shrug of the shoulders. “The subordinate, oMcers seeing tne safe-conduct, would regard it as the same thing as a letter of recommendation.” “Well, Your Excellency, if you do not wish to give me a safe-conduct, wili you be kind enough to BEQUEST GENERAL RIQUELME, who, I understand, is now in town, to furnish me with a military pass for his district?” “General Riquelme is more incensed than I am. He feels that Mr. Henderson has done him person- ally serious injustice, and has misrepresented the General, notwithstanding all the trouble he had taken to aid him in fulfilling his mission, Mr. Hen- derson enjoyed perfect liberty, and arrangements had even been completed to allow him to visit the insurgents with safety, when he suddenly an- nounced his intention to go away, alleging that his life wasin danger. There was no foundation whatever for believing this, as the Spanish author- ities had GUARANTEED HIS SAFETY, But {n order to create a sensation he endeavored to make it appear that he was in danger of assas- sination, and that he fled by the advice of General Riguelme.”’ Suddenly breaking off, sald :— “Did you see the General's letter? It is in the Dtario, 1 believe.” the Captain General FIRM IN 118 REFUSAL, at the same time expressing his regret that the Peculiar circumstances of the case and the tone of the public mind prevented him according a request that otherwise it would give him much pleasure to Grant. In conclusion he said :— “I cannot accept the responsibility of giving you any authority for the reasons that I have already explained; bestdes, YOU MIGHT BE WOUNDED OR KILLED by & shot from behind the stump of a tree, and we Would then be charged with the responsibility of your death, I will not, therefore, expose myself to the danger of farther misrepresentetion. Youare, however, at liberty to travel wherever you wish AT YOUR OWN RISK. You can go to Puerto Princtpe, Santiago de Cuba or wherever else you like, and will not be inter- fered with, but I cannot give you any papers to Protect you or any aspects! authorization of any kind. The visé of your passport will suffice to enable you to pass through the country wit per- fect aafety." It was evident that, unlossmy application coutd be supported from more inauential quarters, that I would not succeed in obtaining the protection that I sought; and, anwilling to prolong uselessiy, the interview, 1 made my bow to His Excellency and departed with the resolution that I would still try not to be defeated in my purpose. To-morrow I will write to the Captain General! at length the reasons why, in my opiaton, he ought to reconsider his resolution not to give me the safeconduct which Jam seeking. In case he per- sists in his refusal, and, by accident or design, YOUR CORRESPONDENT SHOULD GET “WINGED,” thougn may all the gods forbid it, public opinion ‘Will be much more likely to connect such an acci- Gent with the disinclinatiun of the authorities here to afd in throwing a light on this Cuban im- broglio than if they gave proof of good will and a sincere desire to assist the HERALD ia showing the insusrection to the world just as it is, without ex- aggeration or false sentiment, as seen by a per- fectly impartial neutral, GENERAL RIGUELME has. been appointea to command both in the:Cen- tral and Eastern Departments of the island,.and unless: some arrangement can be made with:the Captain General it is to be feared that the HERALD correspondent will not be over affectionately re- garded by General Riquelme, who is just now SMARFING UNDER 4 SENSE OF INJURY, On account of Mr. Hendergon’s action. Before: leaving Havana I will, however, endeavor to smooth away as many of the difficulties as possi- ble, for, if the minor officials get it into their heads that Iam.out of favor here, I would have more an.- noyance to encounter in my sojourn than even I |' counted. on. THE GENBRAL’S LETTER, DECEMBER 21, 1872, P..8.—The letter alluded to by the Captain Gen- eral from General Riquelme has not appeared in. the Diarto this morning. a rs The Reasons for Flight Again Dis- cussed—The Phantom of a Thousand- headed Herald Expedition. Havana, Deo. 21, 1872, The Diarto de la Marina has again occupied its columns with an exhaustive article devoted to the HERALD, and referring entirely to its late Cuban enterprise. The Diario makes a start with the as- sertion that it is a fact that Mr. Henderson de- Picted what he had seen of the rebellion in colors which would audoubtedly displease its sympa- thizers, and, therefore, his mission, if confided to him with the purpose of making Cespedes and his. adherents appear powerful, had produced a con- trary result. A second fact, it states, is that Mr. Henderson was accorded by the authorities, both of Havana and the Camaguey district, all possible means to put himself in communication with the imsurgent leaders, to juage for himself their situation and resources. A third fact ia that the HgRALD’s envoy received from the commanding officer and all other mili- tary authorities in the Eastern department A MOST FAVORABLE RECEPTION, and they showed themselves disposed to facilitate this in the means of conferring with Carlos Manuel de Cespedes himself. A ‘ourth fact is that the San- tiago de Cuba journals offered their columns to Mr, Henderson to publish in them, and not those of the Havana organ, his impressions of his voyage. It 1s even admitted that there was CONSIDERABLE OURIOSITY TO SEB THEM. Finally, the Diario continues:— It is @ fact that when least expected the HERALD’s commissioner left Santiago de Cuba, taking passage for St. Thomas in one of the many teamers touching at that port. The motive, as stated by the HERALD Itself, was that the volun- teers were furious because he (Henderson) had re- fused to publish his opinions, and bis life became in danger, a version which materially changes Mr. Henderson's telegram, that he had been advised in a friendly way not to go out at night, as the laborantes ht assassinate him, and that there was some itement becacse he refused to pub- lish his travelling impressions and opinions in the Santiago newspapers. In this manner the Diario sums up Mr. Hender- son's expedition and refers to the telegram where Mr. Henderson had said that the commanding general.of the department had RESPONDED FOR WIS SAFETY WITH HIS HEAD. It declares that the Spanish authorities and all loyal subjects had great interest and had done all in their power for the HERALD's commissioner to interview the insurgent leaders and learn the real state of the bands which represent the rebels in the woods. The Diario refers to the HERALD’s supposed in- dignation that its commissioner would not allow himself to be assassinated by the volunteers, which would have been a@ splendid chance for a series of sensational articies, and states that Mr. Henderson was treated as aguest and with respect for his mission, which might have considerable pacific but nothing legal in its nature, and that the soldiers, volanteers and authorities would not think it an act of prowess to have gotten them- selves rid of the HgRaLD’s correspondent. The Diario then asks— t will the HERALD do with the OUSANDS OF AMBITIOUS ADVENTURERS whieh it preboees to oe eM 9) eotole to ? y ve oie age "3 Bend to Ly tsland of Cuba, publicly or surreptitiously, emissaries who are to ut themselves in contact with insurgent lesders? fo, not & government, much less & newspaper, has any such right, and the action of Prussia in the recent Franco-Germanic war may be cited in refusing to allow, near their headquai ‘} foreign officers or newspaper correspondents. hen we rat occu; our columns with Mr. Henderson and his mission we were very careful to say to the HERALD what we now repeat, adding that if the superior authority had allowed him the means to @pproach the rebel leaders it was THROUGH A MOST SINGULAR DI I replied that I had seen the Diario, but haa not Noticed the letter referred to. The Captain General, evidently calling something to mind, said, “It has not appeared yet, but you will see it to-morrow. General Riquelme will DENY THE STATEMENTS MADE BY MR. HENDERSON, The General congratulates himself that he never spoke to Mr, Henderson except in the presence of the American Consul, and he will therefore be able to prove beyond question that Mr. Henderson has misrepresented him." Returning again to the subject of the interview I pressed the Captain General to give mo @ simple Militery pesa, but be waa EFBRENCR and because there was uo reason whatever that the whoie truth should not be known. These defer- ences might be held in a special case, but must not m be a8 @ general ruie, ona. ait h we speak for ourselves and without ut | tion, we believe that such favors will a Dot be repeated. The clandestine emissaries which the HrRauD might send to put themselves in contact with the rebel chieftains cannot hoid in the eyes of the law S's character than that of spies, and, not o1 Py, Speeie law, but that of ali countries would be considered a6 such. In conclusion, we repeat that we have not the slightest motive for fear tnat all impartial minds of both worlds should understand for thémselves the state in which the improperly named rebellion finds itself, and thereby ‘WE WOULD BE THE GAINERS, but this is not enough to permit abuses which might bring in their train some unforeseen con- flict. Further, we believe that the HERALD, after taking the register of those thousands 01 adventur- = ct oe pretenders, will remain without jured. ENG LAND. Ministertny Promulgation of Some Leading Points or {le Gladstone Policy. ——_.-——. Fraternity Towards Americs, @ith Democracy Asserting Itself at Home—Bowles, the Banker, Held Under Bail—A We tional Holiday—The Bullion Sup- ply and Market for Money. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK RERALO. LONDON, D@v,: 31, 1872." ‘The Right Honorable Mr. Cardwell, Secretary for” War, addressed @ public meeting at Oxford last Bight. He spoke strongly im favor of the new ballot law and the Licensing act, sxpressed satisfaction with the regult of arbitratton\ at Geneva, rejoiced that the boundary dispute was \settied, and that there no longer remained a clou een Engiand! and America. He adverted to thespian for the lecalina» tion of the army, advised a closé sasociation of thé army with the militia, and decidredthimself in favor of short terms of enlistment. BOWLES, THR BANKER, BAILSD FOR TRIAL. ar. Robert Bowles, of the flue of . Bowles Brothers, was brought up again Wefore the Lord Mayor of London and his examinaMén. concluded. Mr. Metcalf, counsel for. the defenve; argued that there was no proof that Robert Bowiés was aware of the manner in which the securities*of the frm had been disposed of; that no prime’ facte case could be made out against the defendans;.amd that gil the testimony showed was that the presamably guilty parties were Charles Bowles, Keith*and Sul- |: ivan, who were allowed to escape. The Right Honorable the Lord Mayor ‘deeiaed that the evidence required the committal! of the prisoner for trial on the charges preierred sgainst him, Mr. Bowles was admitted to bation finding two sureties for £2,000 each, and giving his own recog- Bizance for £4,000. NATIONAL HOLIDAY AT NEW YEAR. To-morrow, Jauuary 1, 1873, will be a holiday in England. BULLION TO THE BANK. The amount of bullion gone into the Bank of Engiand on balance to-day is £224,000, CHANGE RATE FOR MONEY, Tho rate for money at the Stock Exchange, om government securities, ig higher than the bank Tate by 3 per cent. STORMY WEATHER AND SHIPPING LOSSES. The weather to-day is tempestuous. Some damage to shipping on the coast is reported. AMERIOAN COTTON SUPPLY. Five thousand three hundred and eighty-six bales of Ameriean cotton were landed at Liverpool to-day. THE STEAMSHIP WESER. Off Plymouth, with = Disabled Vessel in Tow— Two Sailors Badly Injured—Onward, for Southampton end Bremen. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. PLyMours, England, Dec. 31, 1872. The North German Lioyd’s steamship Weser ar- rived off this port this morning with the steamer St. Edith in tow. She met the St. Edith disabled and in need of assistance; immediately took her in tow and started for this port. While coming up the Sound the hawser parted, and two sailogs, one on each ship, were badly in- A new line was got out and the St. Edith was brought to a safe anchorage, after which the Weser proceeded to Southampton, on her way to Bromen. SCOTLAND. Railway Accident Followed by Stvere Injuries. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Lonvon, Dec. 31, 1872, A railway accident occurred last night near the village of Milngavie, Scotland, seven miles north of Glasgow, and forty persons were severely injured, FRANCE. Preliminary Judicial Action for the Trial {of Marshal Baszaine—The President from Paris for Versailles, TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALS. Paxts, Dec. 31, 1872, M. Riviere has made an official report to the Pres- ident of the progress of the preliminary investiga- tion in the case of Marshal Bazaine. He states that 220 witnesses had been examined, of whom 149 have been summoned to appear in Court on the trial of the Marshal, President Thiers for Versailles. Paris, Jan. 1, 1873. President Thiers returns to his official residence in Versailles to-day. GERMANY AND ROME. Press Prosecutions for Publication of the Papal Allocution—National Excitement Extending. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. BERiIn, Jan. 1, 1873. Prosecutions have been instituted against the Ro- man Catholic journals in this city and inthe pro. vinces which have pubilshed the recent Papal allo- cution, The excitemont on this subject is increasing throughout the Empire. ITALY. The River Po Again Rising Towards Overflow— The Crown Prince Thrown from a Carriage. TELEGRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALD. Roms, Dec."31, 1872, The rivers in the valley of the Po are again Tising and fresh inundations are threatened. THR CROWN PRINCE INJURED BY ACCIDENT. His Reyal Highness the Crown Prince Humbert was thrown from his carriage while riding in this city to-day and received some slight bruises, ARABIA. Sir Bartle Frere at Aden for the African Coast. TELEGRAM TO THE EW YORK HERALD, ADEN, Dee, 31, 1872. Sir Bartle Frere arrived here to-day on his way to Zanzibar, THE SANDWICH ISLANDS. General Official Respect for the Memory or the Late King Kamehameha—A | rhe cold weather continues. The thermometer British War Vessel Ordered to Homo= | tnig morning indicated six degrees below zero. It San Francisco, Dec. 31, 1872. All the Consular flags in the city are at half-mast out of respect to the memery of the late King Kamehameha. The British steamer Sparrow Hawk has been red to Honolulu and will arrive there about the same time as the United States steamship Cail- fornia. BUDD DOBLE IN CALIFORNIA. SAN Francisco, Dec. 31, 1872. Budd Doble arrived last night with the racers Rosalind, Elmo and Dan Voorhees, who were taken | tained, cultural Park to-day to to the Wg Faces With O¢ lute training ot guey : . YeRow Rivéris reported. The damage is incalcula- " ble, SPAIN. Cabinet Resolution Against Foreign Interven- tion in Colonial Affairs—Outside In- terference Repudiated. TELEGRAMS TO THE NEW YORK HERALG, “‘Mapaap, Deo. 31, 1872. His Excellenvy Sefior Zorrilla, Presiderdit of the Council, delivered a speech yesterday, ia which he repudiated the tdea that any interventien from foreign countries would be allowed by’ the’ Kifig’s Government in the thatter of reforms tu-the Span- {sh colontes. Carlist Command of the Revoluttomists im Catsionia. Panis, Dec, 81, 1872. The Unton newspaper antiounces that PHince Alphonso, the brother of Don-Garlos, will to-day as- sume command of the Carlist bands in Catelonta. CHINA. British Ministerial Action Against’ Diplomatic Union with Americans—Disastrous Overflow of the Yellow River—News from Hong Kong to.New. Yark in dine: Bey. TELECRAM TO THE NEW YORK HERALS: Hona Kona, Deo, 31,. 1 Via Lonpon, Jan. 1, 1873, Mr.\Wade, the British Minister, reprimanded the Cousuf of Great sritain at Ningpo, who~acted in conjanction with the American Consul to: settle |, the disturbances at Hanchow. The’ Minister of the United States thanked the | latter for what he had done. THE YELLOW RIVER IN OVERFLOW. A second and! more extensive overflow ‘of the \WASHINGTON. Wasuinoton, Dec. 31, 1872, he Night Before New Year's. Watch meetings are being held to-night in the Methodis't churches and by some of the temperance associatiqons, while scores of jovial companies are seeing the old year out and the new yearin with bacchanal\'an honors.. Every decent-looking car- riage in the city has been hired by those who are going the grand rounds of the receptions to-mor- row, and the ladies: have made unusual prepara- ttona to ree‘elve visitors. The foreign diplomates are having tlieir Court'suirs brushed up and their swords cleamed, while‘the officers of our army and avy are also} getting ready to sport their full dress uniforms. The Secretatries of War and Navy Be- fore the Ap proprimtion Committee—The Cadet Question. The Secretarits of War and of the Navy were to- day before the Appropriation Committee to give their views concerning tlie proposed reduction of graduates in West Poimt’ and Anuspelis, on ac- count of the prospective: increase of. cadetships from the additional forty-nine Comgressional districts which will be- represented in the next House. General Belknap; as stated m yesterday's HRRALD despatet, opposed any such reduction, asserting that employment could | be found for an additional number ef officers from West Point. He made the startling statement that from forty to afty omMicers are-Killed annually by the Indians on the frontier. There: ts mot a sufficient supply of officers from the additional reasens that Many graduates from West Point do not enter the army at all, but follow professional pursuits in civil life in preference to the military career, and that out of ninety cadets who enter West Point upon an average only about half that number graduate; the other half fail through, Hence, said General Belknap, he was op- posed to any reduction of graduates by lengthening the term of study, as the army needed @ larger supply of officers than at present obtained from West Point. He added. that the Academy has, since the appointment of Colonel Ruger as com- mandant, attained a higher degree of efficiency than it ever did before. The class that will graduate next year, called the Centennial class, would probably turm out more officers than any class in preceding years. The Secretary of the Navy gave at length his views to the com- mittee. He was in favor of a reduction of the number of graduates from Annapo- lis by increase of the term of study from four to six years. The reduction, however, would be much smaller than it seems, because a larger number of cadets would be able to graduate after six years’ preparation than after four years, The Appropriation Committee is in favor of lengthening the term of study in Annapolis to six years, and has embodied this plan into the Naval bill, which is in charge of Mr. Hale, from Maine. There is no doubt that it will moet with the approval of Congress; but the proposed prolongation of the term of study would not apply ta those cadets who are not at present at the Naval Academy, because that would seem like bad’ faith towards them. Its application would comm#nce on those who enter the Naval Academy next Summer. Atfempt to Release the Murderer of Rogerski. Five colored roughs, all familiar characters to ’ the police and detective force, yesterday afternoon appeared at the front entrance to the jail and de- manded atmittance to the cell of Tom Wright, the murderer of Rogerski. Having been ordered away by the guards, they replied with deflant oaths and threats, one of the party drawing a razor and @nother a dirk knife. They were finally, driven from the premises. Two of them were subse- quently arrested after a severe struggle, in. which Sergeant Johnsen’s right hand was badly injured, The other three will doubtless be captured, The object of the roughs was the release of Wright. WEATHER REPORT. scemenniellpetifiimeenene War DEgPaRTMEN?, Orricr oF THE CHIEF SIGNAL Oricre, | Wasuinoroy, D.C., Jan. 1—1 A. M, Synopets for the Past Twenty-four Hours, ‘The pressure has diminished over the Southern, Middle and New England States, with rising tem- perature, but has again increased from Tennessee to the latter. Rain has fallen from Eastern Texas to Southern Missouri and northeastward to the Middle Atlantic ceast and Connecticut; cloudy ‘weather, with snow, from Lower Michigan, North- ern Ohio, Massachusetts and Maine; clear weather M erally prevailing over the South Atlantic pays ‘Gut States. The river is reported to have risen four feet at Cincinnati during the evening. ‘ For New Engiand and the Middle States north. easterly to northwesterly winds and partly cloudy weather; for the South Atlantic States light win nd partly cloudy weather; from the Obio Valley to the Western Gulf westerly te norti- westerly winds. Lo A il A and clearing but. ray cloudy r; from the Ohio Valley, northward, over le and Upper Lakes, parity cloudy weather; trom Missouri and Kansas Minnesota diminishing pressure, westerly to southerly winds, rising temperature and probably increasing cloudiness. SNOW STORM DOWN EAST. Avavera, Me., Dec. 31, 1872. & a ae ‘ ‘ ———— itt ee EXCITED CUBA, ‘Havana’s High Feeling Over the THE O810 ICE GORGE. The Latest from the Scene of the Disas‘ers. ADDITIONAL VESSELS SUNK. eS ras Losses in Steamers,, Barges and Other Property $200,000. Indications of More’ Trouble’ om athe River. Crncintatt,. Dow 31, 1872, The datiage by Sice on the” river to-day t& roughly esttinated st\from one hondred! and any thousand to two hundred thouswnd doflars, The flow of ice slackened at aout five\P. M., but about an hour afterwards it commenced (running: again. At nine P. M, a rapid rise mtfherriver retarded the movement of thé'ice, The gurge reported below {8 probably at the'mouth of tie Gait Miami, = ‘The chief loss 18 tt odak barges torrioose athe Lower Landing and carried adqwn) the river an@ probably sunk. ‘The Fifth street ferryboat been torn loose: since dark and taken’ down the riva r. The stern-wheel steamer Katie Putwam was struck by ice and sunk. The steama,' is Wulued oF $15,000; insured for $6,000. The little steamer Dantel Boone w 28 «Powded> with tce and her cabin smashed'in ; dam ‘age, $2,000. The stern-wheel steamer Messenger, had one of her engines badly damaged ty being a ‘owdda by boats lying alongside. The Kitty Hegler has been ditven ashore ', butthe ~ rise of the river is floating her again. The batge Nightingale, vaine’$1,000, has 4 ‘Unk, About one: hundred barges, averaging & 2 value $1,500 each, have been torm loose and « ‘arrie®’ away. <A few of these barges may probably| be re~- covered. They were nearly all empty. The Mountain Boy is now entirely under w ‘ater. It ts expectet! that the Licking River wilkk opem: to-nigat, which’ will probably swetl the Ohio four~ or five feet, and’ may destroy every boat at the landing. At ten P. M. the ice had nearly stopped dows a¢,. whick indicates a gorge below. Several boats are anchored in the: miiidie of f 16: iver, with full steam on. LATER. The tce in the Ltoking River has tan out.” Th\y amount of damage is not ascertained: STILE LATER. At half-past ten P:.M..the ice in the'river gorged? and stopped running.. A few minutes past clever o’cloek it commenced to move slowly again. ‘The Fifth street ferryboat was thrown on the Kentucky shore opposite the lower part of the city. About fifty barges have been crashed to pieces and'seattered along the shore on botlvsides of the’ river betow the city. ‘The-report of the: breaking up of the Licking: Rivets incorrect. THE STALE CAPITAL. Preparations for the Inauguration et the. New Governor To-Day—Weieomes to General Dix and: Plaudits for Gover= , mor Heffman. ALBany, N. Y., Dee. 31,1872. * Great: preparations are being made fer the im.; uguration of Governor Dix to-morrow. The ¢itary dteplay is expected to be (weather permit Ming) avery fine one, and the ceremonies of rings tng out the old and ringing in the new, which era to takeplace in the Assembly Chamber, will be @ . @ very imposing character. After the new Goven - Bor shallhave been sworn in by the Secrotary @ ¢ ;State be will be formally. welcomed by Govern@ rc / Hoffman, and, of course, General Dix will make: a imeat little speech in reply, Governor Hoffman, accompanied by his staff, a {leave for New York alter eying their rospantel « “the new Governor at the ecutive Chamber af: gy to his family, who are-to receive New Year's ca i at the- Executive Mansion, All Albany is on & tiptoe of expectation for the events.olto-morra gy, and the turnouts of the citizens todo honora¥ = ge to both the incoming and outgoing Governors) = 44, doubtless be very large. Governor Hoffman, sinee he took up his reside ace at the capital four years age, has made him igoig very popular with ail classes of the citizens, and he leaves. with the best wishes fer hisfutara Wel. fate of every man in the town, regardless of y arty. Avausta, Me., Dec. 31,47 / igre, ‘The Fifty-second Legislature of Maine CO? | iwones to-morrow. Ata caucus of republicans thi | seven. ing the following nominations were mad ye Senate—For President, Hon. J” B. Fo (ster, o¢ or; for Secretary, 3. W. Lane, of Al for desibtant Secre' H, M. Heath, or frm mp House—For Cr er, Hon. E. F. Weld. 0 /¢ od ville; Clerk, S. J. Chadbourne, of Dixmon‘ sistant Clerk, J. 0. Smith, of Hodgdon:, a Legislature is largely republican those no are equivalent. torelscsion. minations The Governor will be duly lange @ and win As the deliver his address on Thursday. Burnett’s Miniature Toilets.- oR}, ASSORTED COLORED BOXES, contalnin eeaae Tollet Appendage, admirably adapted to the . and traveller's portmantead. ACCEPTABI |x ] st te! PRESENTS. Wholesale by drug sand % man overy—- where. me) A.—Herring’s Patent CHAMPIO: A.—Herald Branch Office, Biwoklyn,, corner of Fulton avenue and Boerumeptreat. ‘Open from 8 A. M, to 9 P: By On Sunday from 3to 9 P. 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A fre broke out last might at half-past of / 213 Church street that caused a mage Of $71,999, ‘The bull was to the extent 0): 91’ ao, whi nats Theured. the frat door was or ¢/ ear at's farnishing bel, dealer in get aan Weise: ue o'clock on the first door of the fivo story bull” ting 01 Bi % 1,” Beller ae ee re Major den- ~ + IGA Quareormasior Goueral Uinted States heal PATENT COOKER is for sale at all first Tange and house furnishing dealers nclose stamp for Descriptive Pamphlet Post office box 3, NEW PUBLICATIONS. rary DaY PUBLISHED BROWSSONS QUARTERLY REVIEW % January, 1873. ‘as to stock about fifteen thousam + th \ unknown. The upper floors wore Chenpied’ Sy ice $0 a year. several firms, whose losses could oe cneet $B anaes copy. Cause Oye cy Cr ly nod? Marsbal pay rn Ruste 2 0o, bee orited , an investi- Bacqlay f